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INVESTING IN THE STOCK MARKET
July 30th at 7:52pm
Many business owners like the idea of investing profits and diversifying their revenue portfolio. Investing in the stock market can be a good idea for your future. Consider the following before starting your investment venture. 1. Decide how you want to invest in stocks You may choose between Do-It-Yourself account or choose an investment firm to manage your portfolio. 2. Open an investing account Generally speaking, to invest in stocks, you need an investment account. For the hands-on types, this usually means a brokerage account. For those who would like a little help, opening an account through a robo-advisor is…
PAYROLL PRACTICES YOUR BUSINESS SHOULD CONSIDER
July 23rd at 8:10pm
Payroll is one of the most crucial (but dreaded) tasks of any HR department. Not only is the collective payroll “check” likely the biggest expense your company incurs — it also goes to your most important payee: your team. Effective payroll practices keep your company’s finances on track and contribute to employee satisfaction. For all their hard work, your employees don’t just deserve accurate, timely pay — they and their families rely on it. Payroll Best Practices Maintain a policies and procedures manual for your team and the company. …Know important dates and deadlines for the year ahead. …Furnish and…
FUNDING A REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
June 18th at 4:09pm
When you’re first starting out in the real estate business, securing the capital you need to grow is a critical concern. Luckily, no matter your financial situation, there are a variety of options available to help new entrepreneurs shoulder start-up costs. We’ve outlined the most common ones below. 5 Ways to Finance Your Real Estate Business Hard Money Lender. Hard money funders are a financing tactic often used by real estate investors. …Microloans. Microloans are typically geared toward newer businesses or startups that need capital to generate further growth. …Real Estate Crowdfunding. …SBA Funding. …ROBS. As with any investment, each…
BUILDING A SALES TEAM
June 4th at 8:35pm
In the business development world, you’re only as good as your sales team. One bad hire could cause you to lose out on lucrative contracts, while a team full of A-players can catapult your revenue far beyond your projections. Building a sales “dream team” begins during the recruiting process and continues throughout the employee lifecycle. Here are some proven steps for building the kind of sales team that your business needs to make it to the next level. Determine the type of team you need. …Develop a repeatable hiring process. …Hire the right kind of person. …Develop a compensation plan. …Plan to…
HOW TO ADVERTISE IN FACEBOOK
May 7th at 7:30pm
On average, more than 2 billion people around the world use Facebook products every day . Through this large global audience, you can reach new and existing customers who want to know more about your business. How to advertise on Facebook Choose your objective. Log into Facebook Ads Manager and select the Campaigns tab, then click Create to get started with a new Facebook ad campaign. …Name your campaign. …Set up your ad account. …Target your audience. …Choose your Facebook ad placements. …Set your budget and schedule. …Create your ad.
PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR A NEW LOCATION
April 30th at 7:08pm
Moving your business to a new office location is a multi-step process that requires careful planning and several preparation steps. Starting the process early and maintaining open and frequent communication are the keys to a successful, and less stressful, move. Create a Timeline Create a timeline that includes all of the essential stages of your move. To ensure the schedule is feasible, discuss the plan with all team members involved with the move. Design the New Space The next step is to collect all available information on the new space. Try to get blueprints or a floor layout so you…
HOW TO ADVERTISE ON GOOGLE
April 23rd at 6:47pm
You can grow your business with Google ads. Get in front of customers when they’re searching for businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps. Only pay for results, like clicks to your website or calls to your business. Google Ads can be daunting, especially for first-timers or those who haven’t had much experience. You may be asking, “What is the point of bidding? There’s an auction for keywords? Why won’t a large bid guarantee an ad spot on Google?” Once you set up an account with Google ads then use this ten-step process for advertising: Establish your account goals.Determine…
ONLINE MARKETING
April 23rd at 6:11pm
Today, the internet is used for pretty much everything – communication, learning, entertainment, shopping… Plus, more and more people come online every day. In fact, there are currently 4.33 billion Internet users worldwide – and this number is increasing every second. This presents an unbelievable opportunity. Marketers have always gone wherever they can connect with people in order to promote their products and services – and the internet is a great place to do just that. Never before could a single person reach so many people, in so many ways, instantaneously, with such ease. There are seven main types of internet marketing: Social media marketing.Influencer marketing.Affiliate marketing.Email marketing.Content marketing.Search engine…